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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Oh my! The iPad incorrectly spelled checked for me before. Struvite crystals are almost always caused by infection. Antibiotics and cultures for both dogs (JMO). Because they both have them, I would have to wonder about diet. I would drop the newer foods and do what the vet is saying. Rx foods need to be fed exclusively for best results, so no treats unless they are vet approved and no edible chews/bones. |
Thanks for the info, I'll take all I can get! The vet never mentioned anything about doing any more tests or antibiotics. He really seemed to think diet. He's not a fan of the newer foods, and I do see his point of view. When we were talking about what rx food to put them on, he mentioned Hills, and I asked about Royal Canin. He said he was going to recommend that and he likes it better, so that is what we will be getting. It's Royal Canin Urinary SO. Now, this isn't a long term diet, correct? It's just until the problem is solved and then we will have to choose another food that will help prevent this from happening again? I figured we would talk about it after they get retested in 6 weeks and we hopefully have good news. When I pick up the food I will ask about any treats or if they can't have anything. They don't get many, maybe 2 Gerber puffs a day, a fruitable, 2 green beans with dinner, and a pinch of cocotherapy chips before bed. You think no more bullies for now too? That will be hardest on us lol
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Originally Posted by 111lily222 My Brody had a bladder stone, and then he was on rx food I think it was ud food by hills, never had any more crystals, so it does work to break up the crystal before they form stones. Thank god you caught this in time, before a stone formed. Don't beat yourself up you are a great mommy.I can't imagined Louie peeing in a cup  But I will say our vet told us no treats, just that rx diet, so I would make sure. Good Luck!   |
Thank you Dee
Was he on the UD food for a long time? I will find out for sure from the vet when I pick up the food. My dad's dog recently had bladder stones, so bad that they had to do surgery. He is on an rx food too, but I can't remember which one. I thought he got them from eating crappy Beneful and treats. He is still having a problem with them, and my wonderful (I'm being sarcastic) parents say they just can't keep "putting money into this dog", so they will get rid of him if it keeps up. I'm so glad I am not like my parents
